Việt Nam’s U19 team vs Qatar in the first match of the four-nation international friendly tournament held in Qatar on September 16. — Photo vff.org.vn Viet Nam News Football HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s U19 team lost to Qatar 1-4 in the first match of the four-nation international friendly tournament held in Qatar on September 16. The visiting side played defensively from the first whistle. However, with the hometurf advantage, Qatar pressed early and managed to score three goals in the first half. After the break, coach Hoàng Anh Tuấn changed his tactics and squad to get back in the match but they still conceded one more. In the closing minutes of the game, Văn Tới narrowed the gap to 1-4 for Việt Nam with a goal from the 11m spot. On September 19, Việt Nam will meet Ivory Coast who lost to Uruguay 1-3. The event is a warm up for Việt Nam before they fly to Indonesia to take part … [Read more...] about Việt Nam lose to Qatar in friendly U19 event
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Vietnam U19s put through their paces before Qatar friendlies
Vietnam U19s will train in Hanoi for three days, they will then fly to Qatar on September 14 to compete in a friendly tournament from September 16-22 where they will play the U19s of Qatar, Uruguay and Ivory Coast. Head coach Hoang Anh Tuan said the friendly tournament is a good chance for the Vietnam U19s to gain more experience from facing strong teams and will prepare them for the 2018 AFC U19 Championship finals. The 2018 AFC U19 Championship finals are set to get underway from October 18 to November 4 in Indonesia, drawing the participation of 16 teams. Vietnam’s U19 squad are in Group C with the U19 teams of Australia, the Republic of Korea and Jordan. … [Read more...] about Vietnam U19s put through their paces before Qatar friendlies
Germany and Qatar eye deeper economic ties
At a Qatar investment conference in Berlin, Germany is hoping for energy investment, while an economic blockade has propelled the small Gulf state to shop for other partners beyond its neighbors. "We are aware of the strength of the German economy, and therefore are prepared to make investments of €10 billion [US$15 billion] here over the next five years," said Qatar's emir, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani, in his opening remarks for the Qatar-Germany Business and Investment Forum. Qatari investment is set to flow to the manufacturing sector, energy, and Germany's Mittelstand — the country's powerful sector of small and mid-sized companies (SMEs).That, he said, would add to the €25 billion worth of Qatari investment already in the country. Apart from holding the second biggest stake in the country's biggest lender, Deutsche Bank, Qatari investors also have shareholdings in carmaker Volkswagen, engineering firm Siemens, the Hochtief construction firm … [Read more...] about Germany and Qatar eye deeper economic ties
Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Danang
Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to DanangBy Nhan Tam A Qatar Airways aircraft is parked at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in this file photo. Qatar Airways will launch its direct service to Danang, starting December 19 – PHOTO: LE ANH DANANG – Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch direct flights to Danang, starting December 19. The central coast city will be the third Vietnamese destination on the Doha-based airline’s rapidly expanding global network, preceded by HCMC and Hanoi. The carrier will operate four weekly flights from Qatar to Danang using Boeing 787-8 jetliners with 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class. Commenting on the launch, Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways group chief executive, said the new direct route demonstrates the carrier’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Far East, which is a crucial market for the airline. Its existing services to HCMC and Hanoi have recorded notable growth. … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Danang
Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Đà Nẵng this December
Airplanes land and take off at Đà Nẵng International Airport. The airport will host more flights from Doha, Qatar from December. — VNS Photo Công Thành Viet Nam News DOHA, QATAR — Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Đà Nẵng starting December 19 as the third Vietnamese destination on the award-winning airline’s rapidly expanding global network. The airline said in a statement on September 6 that it will offer four-times weekly flights with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said: “We are delighted to announce the launch of our newest gateway to Việt Nam, the beautiful city of Đà Nẵng. This new direct route demonstrates our commitment to expanding our presence in the Far East, a highly-important market for Qatar Airways." Qatar Airways began direct services to HCM City in … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Đà Nẵng this December